George Clooney has become the latest victim of the Sony Pictures hacking scandal after emails detailing his remorse over poor reviews for his World War II movie “The Monuments Men” were leaked online.

Correspondence between the star and Sony chairman Amy Pascal have been released on the Internet as part of an ongoing hack attack on the studio’s database, and in one email exchange dated from January, Clooney admits to taking a huge knock to his ego after critics failed to warm to his historical movie, which was based on the heroics of the real-life art experts who helped steal back paintings and sculptures from the Nazis at the end of the Second World War.

In an email titled, “it’s getting worse,” the actor writes, “I need some protection from all the reviews.”

He goes on to reveal he is losing sleep over the negative write-ups, adding, “Let’s just make it a hit. I haven’t slept in 30 hours. And it’s 7 am.”

In response, Pascal writes, “we will protect you by making money… that’s the best revenge.”

Praising her work, Clooney expresses his sorrow at “The Monuments Me”‘s critical reception and replies, “I adore you Amy. You are literally the only person running a studio that loves film.

“I fear I’ve let you all down. Not my intention. I apologize. I’ve just lost touch… Who knew? Sorry. I won’t do it again.”

The film, made on a budget of $70 million went on to make $155 million at the global box office.